About the New Champions:At the heart of the "Summer Davos" are the New Champions and their entrepreneurial spirit - exemplary organizations and individuals who have demonstrated their ability to translate societal challenges into value-creating businesses, policies and technologies.

The New Champions include Global Growth Companies, Social Entrepreneurs, Technology Pioneers, Young Global Leaders, Global Shapers and Young Scientists.

The Geneva-based WEF, established in 1971, is an independent international organization "committed to improving the state of the world by engaging leaders in partnerships to shape global, regional and industry agendas."

It is best known for its annual meeting at the Swiss winter resort of Davos, while the Annual Meeting of the New Champions in China is focused on newly emerging businesses and nations.